Movies like The Wedding Banquet

The Joy Luck Club, based on Amy Tan's novel, dives deep into the lives of Chinese-American women and their immigrant mothers, touching on the intricacies of family and culture in a way that fans of The Wedding Banquet will find moving and authentic.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding is a heartwarming comedy that discusses cultural identity and the pressures of family expectations during the stirring process of marriage, much like The Wedding Banquet.

The Big Sick is a cross-cultural romantic comedy that traverses complex issues of race, religion, and the clash between traditional and contemporary values. It resonates with The Wedding Banquet's humor and heartfelt depiction of multicultural relationships.

Lulu Wang's The Farewell presents a touching story of a Chinese-American woman returning to China after her grandmother's terminal diagnosis, mirroring the cross-cultural and family-centered themes prevalent in The Wedding Banquet.

Another cinematic gem by director Ang Lee, Eat Drink Man Woman delves into family dynamics and changing social mores in Taiwan. Viewers who enjoy the cultural nuance and interpersonal relationships of The Wedding Banquet will find this movie equally engaging.

Directed by Alice Wu, Saving Face explores a similar blend of cultural and LGBTQ+ themes, as a Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother navigate their love lives. Fans of The Wedding Banquet's exploration of identity and family pressure will appreciate this poignant dramedy.

This romantic comedy, which revolves around a woman exploring her sexuality, shares themes of love, identity, and social expectations with The Wedding Banquet, making it a worthy watch for those interested in character-driven narratives.